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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 413.17 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 413.17 and 154.48 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 413.17 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/413.17 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 413.17 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 63,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,824.44/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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